Mole Smokes
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These are placed in an exposed tunnel, lit, and then sealed in. As they burn they give off a smoky gas that permeates the tunnel system. The gas leaves a residue of castor oil or some other unwelcome substance on the walls of the tunnels.
The idea is that either the mole will not like the smell, or the substance will discourage the moles’ prey (earthworms or insect grubs) entering the tunnels; thus the mole will go elsewhere.
In reality, there are two likely outcomes:
1) The mole will not care, and they will make no difference. Likely since there is no scientific evidence that Castor oil is an effective repellent.
2) The mole will decide that the current tunnels are unpleasant and will go on a mad digging spree to excavate a new system of alternative tunnels; wreaking further havoc! There will be no reason to move on into next-doors garden. The next bit of soil over will be just as good and closer to hand!
The idea is that either the mole will not like the smell, or the substance will discourage the moles’ prey (earthworms or insect grubs) entering the tunnels; thus the mole will go elsewhere.
In reality, there are two likely outcomes:
1) The mole will not care, and they will make no difference. Likely since there is no scientific evidence that Castor oil is an effective repellent.
2) The mole will decide that the current tunnels are unpleasant and will go on a mad digging spree to excavate a new system of alternative tunnels; wreaking further havoc! There will be no reason to move on into next-doors garden. The next bit of soil over will be just as good and closer to hand!
Verdict
An expensive, non-reusable, and probably hopeless option.
